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1 Écu - Louis XVI
| Silver (.917) | 29.488 g | 42 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XVI (1774-1792) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1775-1791 |
| Value | 1 Silver Ecu |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 29.488 g |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Thickness | 2.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#16410 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 39% |
Reverse
Crowned arms of France within branches
Script: Latin
Lettering: • SIT NOMEN DOMINI BENEDICTUM 1785
Engraver: Pierre-Benjamin Duvivier
Edge
Inscription in relief.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DOMINE SALVUM FAC REGEM
Comment
Issued for Province of Bearn.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Écu - Louis XVI 1775-1791 coin from France is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in France. The coin was minted during the reign of Louis XVI, who was the last king of France before the French Revolution. The coin's design features an image of Louis XVI on one side and the French coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the monarchy and the power of the French crown. However, the coin was minted during a time of economic and political turmoil, and it was eventually replaced by the French Revolutionary currency, the assignat, in 1791. This coin is a tangible reminder of the tumultuous period in French history and the transition from monarchy to republic.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1775 🐄 | 184000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1776 🐄 | 136000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1777 🐄 | 241000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1778 🐄 | 708000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1779 🐄 | 1948000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1780 🐄 | 1557000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1781 🐄 | 1141000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1782 🐄 | 694000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1783 🐄 | 811000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1784 🐄 | 1530000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1785 🐄 | 1857000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1786 🐄 | 2254000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1787 🐄 | 2254000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1788 🐄 | 682000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1789 🐄 | 3122 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1790 🐄 | 5339 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1791 🐄 | 1690 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Écu - Louis XVI 1775-1791 coin.
